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March 13, 2016

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Guides

Asking My Mom for a BraThis is a guide about asking mom for a bra. Some young girls are confused or reluctant to speak to their mother when they believe it is time to start wearing a bra.

 

Finding Discontinued S.A. Maxwell WallpaperThis is a guide about finding discontinued S.A. Maxwell wallpaper. Whether your need is due to damage or not buying enough paper, finding discontinued wallpaper can be time consuming.

 

Uses for Crystal DishesThis is a guide about uses for crystal dishes. Rather than keeping your crystal dishes tucked away in the china cabinet, consider ways you can use them more frequently.

 

Dealing With Exposed Tree RootsThis is a guide about dealing with exposed tree roots. Some trees naturally develop exposed roots over time. Dealing with tree roots in the lawn or deciding how to landscape around the roots can be something you want to research to reduce damage to your tree.

 

Thrifty Halloween IdeasThis is a guide about thrifty Halloween ideas. Halloween costumes and decorations don't need to be expensive.

 

Questions

Silver Shark Not EatingI am new to this forum, so please bear with me. I bought some tropical fish about 3 months ago including 1 silver shark, who doesn't seem to have grown and he is not eating, he is floating around half the time with his head down.

 

Sterilizing Your Yard for New PetsI recently moved into a different kind of pet populated home and we are worried about parvo etc. What could I sterilize my yard with that would make it safe for my pups? The other animals like chickens and multiple dogs and cats that previously lived there worry us.

 

Growing Bulbs in a Glass ContainerMy wife put together several glass vases with pebbles to grow bulbs in (tulips, daffodils, crocus, and Dutch iris). They started out well, got to the point where the flowers were about to open, then things went south. Mold started growing on the bulbs, the water became cloudy and stunk.

 

Value of Book of KnowledgeI have a 20 volume set of the 1943 Book of Knowledge by Grolier, plus yearly annuals thru 1953. Any idea of the value?

 

Cleaning a Painted DresserI have a dresser that is yellow in color. It's very old. How can I clean it?

 

Eligibility for social Security Survivor BenefitsMy mother who is 92 years old was married to my step dad for 38 years. He passed away in December last year. She filed to receive SS benefits from him and was denied the claim.

 

John Deere Mower Cuts OutI have a John Deere 900 diesel that cuts out when the revs are put up high.

 

Keeping Cinnamon Broom Scent FreshI want to make a cinnamon scented decorative broom. I tried several times, but didn't get the right aroma. Some people say "dip them" in cinnamon oil, but I don't want a barrel of oil (lol), just enough to keep the broom full of scent all of the time.

 

Identifying a FlowerI just saw your photo of a flower you posted called innocence. I was wondering if it has a botanical name and would you know where I can get some?

 

Removing Scratches on Hardwood FloorsWhat is the best application to put on hardwood floors to remove the scratches?

 

Identifying a Porcelain DollDoes anyone have any information about this doll? She is 19 inches tall. She has molded on shoes. Her dress is sewn on (not removable). Her arms hang loose so they can be posed to some degree. There are no identification marks or tags that I can see.

 

Craftsman Riding Mower Won't Start With KeyI have a Craftsman riding mower. I've changed the solenoid and keyed starter switch, but it still won't turn over with the key. All the wires look good so I believe now it can only be a safety switch. The motor turns over if I short the solenoid. The fuse is OK.